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those made of linen, of cotton, of silk, of wool, of coarse cloth, and of hempen cloth.'
2. At that time the Bhikkhus accepted lay robes, but did not get pamsukala robes, because they had scruples (and thought): 'The Blessed One has allowed us either kind of robes only, not both kinds 1.'
They told this thing to the Blessed One.
I allow, O Bhikkhus, that he who accepts lay robes, may get also pamsukala robes. If you are pleased with those both sorts of robes, I approve that also.'
1. At that time a number of Bhikkhus were travelling on the road in the Kosala country. Some of these Bhikkhus went off (the road) to a cemetery in order to get themselves pamsukala robes; some (other) Bhikkhus did not wait. Those Bhikkhus who had gone to the cemetery for pamsukala robes, got themselves pamsukulas; those Bhikkhus who had not waited, said to them: 'Friends, give us also a part (of your pamsukalas).' They replied, 'We will not give you a part, friends; why have you not waited ?'
They told this thing to the Blessed One. 'I prescribe, O Bhikkhus, that you are not obliged to give a part against your will to Bhikkhus who have not waited.
2. At that time a number of Bhikkhus were travelling on the road in the Kosala country. Some
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